CTDOT to enhance Railroad Street crosswalk

CTDOT to enhance Railroad Street crosswalk

From left, Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto, Engineering Administrator Mark Carlino, State Senator Stephen Harding, R-30, and North Canaan First Selectman Brian Ohler discussed improvements to the mid-block Railroad Street crosswalk on April 4, which currently abuts a tall curb.

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NORTH CANAAN — In an effort to improve pedestrian safety, accessible crosswalk landings and flashing beacons are coming to Railroad Street (Route 7).

Connecticut Department of Transportation Engineering Administrator Mark Carlino informed North Canaan Town Hall of the plans April 22.

In a letter to First Selectman Brian Ohler, Carlino stated a project is being initiated to install two rectangular rapid flashing beacons and ADA compliant sidewalk ramps at the mid-block crosswalk on Railroad Street.

The crosswalk in question is between Olde School Deli and Industry Kitchen & Bar. At present, the crosswalk abuts a tall curb.

Improvements were initially proposed when Ohler, Carlino, CTDOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto and State Senator Stephen Harding, R-30, toured the location April 4.

Beginning in the next two months, North Canaan will coordinate with state traffic engineering staff to plan the project.

CTDOT will be completing the work “and providing the funding themselves,” Ohler explained.

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